Upper Radiator Hose

Is your car overheating? You may be losing coolant and hopefully it is just your upper radiator hose causing the problem because we can fix that right up with no problem.

Photo by: Maria Avila

Materials Needed:

• Radiator Hose
• Hose Clamps
• Screwdriver
• Knife or Scissors
• Needle Nose Pliers

1. Inspect the upper radiator hose.
2. Remove the upper radiator hose clamps. (You may need the pliers for this.)
3. Remove upper radiator hose.
4. Install hose clamps on new upper radiator hose. (Make sure the radiator hose fits properly before applying it, some hoses are longer than needed. If it is too long cut off any extra, but not too much.)
5. Install the new radiator hose and place the clamps over the hose ends. Tighten the hose clamps.
6. Top off radiator and overflow tank with coolant (anti-freeze / water mixture at 50/50).
7. Run engine until warm and check for any leaks.